“A Wife Living Separately By Mutual Consent Is Disentitled To Maintenance” High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu clarifying the legal effect
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“When Allegations Are Against Officers Investigating High-Profile Corruption, Fair Investigation By Independent Agency Becomes Necessary”, Jharkhand High Court delivered a significant ruling in Pratik & Shubham
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“Writ Jurisdiction Cannot Become A Tool To Circumvent Contempt Directions And Reopen Issues Already Settled By A Final Judgment”, In a stern judgment emphasizing the finality of
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“Objection of Non-Joinder Cannot Be Raised at Appellate Stage by a Party Who Chose to Remain Inactive During Trial”, In a significant ruling on procedural
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A widow who inherits property from her childless husband cannot transfer that property by way of an unregistered compromise decree to a person having no
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“Executive Recommendations Cannot Override The Statutory Scheme Of Building Regulation”, In a significant judgment on the limits of executive power and protection of property rights,
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“When Contractual Employees Perform Same Work Of Equal Value As Regular Employees, They Are Entitled To Minimum Of Regular Pay Scale”, In a significant
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“Building Laws Regulate Structures, Not The Identity Or Background Of Occupants”, In a notable ruling on privacy and limits of municipal regulatory powers, the
Madras High Court recently reaffirmed that a registered title document carries greater evidentiary value than an alleged oral partition, particularly when the registered document has
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“Even if the originally advertised posts are filled, the authorities must create supernumerary posts to accommodate the eligible PwD candidates.”, In a significant ruling reinforcing the rights
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“The Probate Court Alone Has Exclusive Jurisdiction To Adjudicate Upon Proof And Validity Of A Will”, Allahabad High Court recently held that a probate petition
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“When Detenu Is Already In Judicial Custody, Authority Must Show Real Likelihood Of Release On Bail”, Delhi High Court has held that a preventive detention
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“Succession To Tenancy Is Governed Exclusively By Statute — A Tenant Cannot Bypass Section 45 By Executing A Will”, In an important ruling on tenancy succession
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“No-Fault Liability Under Section 124-A Still Requires Proof That the Victim Was a Passenger With a Valid Ticket”, Delhi High Court recently reiterated that compensation
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that registration of a Will by itself does not prove its genuineness, and when suspicious circumstances surround its execution, the
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"Until The Part II Court Positively Declares A Foreign Award Enforceable Under Section 49, The Section 9 Court Cannot Be Told To Stand Down", In a
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"Maintenance should allow the wife to maintain a reasonable standard of living but should not be excessive or encourage idleness", Gujarat High Court has partially
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“Even If Termination Of Employment Is Wrongful, Damages Are Limited To Notice Period Salary”, Delhi High Court has reiterated a significant principle governing private employment
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Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that while exercising powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Court cannot evaluate the truth
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The Madras High Court has clarified that registering authorities cannot cancel registered documents merely on allegations of fraud, reiterating that such power lies exclusively with the Civil
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“Even if the originally advertised posts are filled, the authorities must create supernumerary posts to accommodate the eligible PwD candidates.”, In a significant ruling reinforcing the rights
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"The fundamental right to live with dignity envisages and encompasses dignity until death, including a dignified dying process," observed the Supreme Court while permitting the withdrawal of
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“If Arbitrators Fail To Appoint Within 30 Days, Parties May Approach ICSID — But Power Of Co-Arbitrators Does Not Automatically Cease”, Supreme Court of India
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“A Party Cannot Keep A ‘Jurisdictional Ace’ Up Its Sleeve”, In a significant observation reinforcing fairness and procedural discipline in arbitration proceedings, the Supreme Court
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“Paramount Consideration Is Preservation Of Corporate Assets”, In a significant ruling concerning interim protection in oppression and mismanagement disputes, the Supreme Court of India held
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“Overzealous Investigation Is As Fatal As Lethargic Investigation”, In a significant judgment addressing the evidentiary value of dying declarations and the consequences of defective criminal
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“A Dying Declaration Can Be The Sole Basis Of Conviction — But Only When It Inspires Full Confidence Of The Court”, In an important ruling
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“Training prescribed for a post forms part of service and cannot be excluded while determining seniority of directly recruited employees.” On 11 March 2026, Supreme Court
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“When Accused Arrive Armed And Act With A Common Object, Each Member Becomes Vicariously Liable”, Supreme Court of India has reiterated that every member of an unlawful
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“Minor Discrepancies Or Allegedly Unnatural Behaviour Do Not Make Credible Evidence Unreliable”, In a significant ruling on the evidentiary value of related witnesses in criminal trials, the
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“Repackaging Contractual Engagements Under Different Names To Deny Regularisation Violates Articles 14 And 16”, Supreme Court has held that employees appointed on an “academic arrangement
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"State cannot be heard to say that those who experience serious adverse consequences must fend for themselves, without any clear or accessible avenue of relief",
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“Indefinite continuation of futile physical life is regarded as undignified”, In a significant constitutional ruling clarifying the legal framework governing end-of-life decisions, the Supreme Court of
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"Appellant Was Not Initially Named In FIR — No Raid Was Ever Conducted At His Place Of Business", In a significant ruling that draws a
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"Non-disclosure of serious adverse events deprived citizens of information crucial to make an informed decision", While directing the Centre to frame a no-fault COVID-19 vaccine
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"Appellants Held On To Shares With Zero Listing, Zero Marketability, Zero Dividend Payment — With The Stoic Resolve Of A Feline Waiting Patiently For Its
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"Complete vesting of property, dissolution of century-old trust arrangements, absence of any finding of necessity or mismanagement, and provision for illusory compensation cumulatively render the
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"Oral evidence in place of such certificate cannot possibly suffice — to hold otherwise would render Section 65-B(4) otiose", In a significant
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"A deeming provision under Section 103 of the 2002 Act cannot unsettle completed action for reorganisation by virtue of Sections 87 and 93 of the
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"Even A Slight Doubt That The Plaintiff Was Not Acting Bonafidely And That Material Facts Have Been Withheld Is Sufficient To Deny Equitable Relief", In a significant
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“A Wife Living Separately By Mutual Consent Is Disentitled To Maintenance” High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu clarifying the legal effect
read more
“When Allegations Are Against Officers Investigating High-Profile Corruption, Fair Investigation By Independent Agency Becomes Necessary”, Jharkhand High Court delivered a significant ruling in Pratik & Shubham
read more
“Writ Jurisdiction Cannot Become A Tool To Circumvent Contempt Directions And Reopen Issues Already Settled By A Final Judgment”, In a stern judgment emphasizing the finality of
read more
“Objection of Non-Joinder Cannot Be Raised at Appellate Stage by a Party Who Chose to Remain Inactive During Trial”, In a significant ruling on procedural
read more
A widow who inherits property from her childless husband cannot transfer that property by way of an unregistered compromise decree to a person having no
read more
“Executive Recommendations Cannot Override The Statutory Scheme Of Building Regulation”, In a significant judgment on the limits of executive power and protection of property rights,
read more
“When Contractual Employees Perform Same Work Of Equal Value As Regular Employees, They Are Entitled To Minimum Of Regular Pay Scale”, In a significant
read more
“Building Laws Regulate Structures, Not The Identity Or Background Of Occupants”, In a notable ruling on privacy and limits of municipal regulatory powers, the
Madras High Court recently reaffirmed that a registered title document carries greater evidentiary value than an alleged oral partition, particularly when the registered document has
read more
“The Probate Court Alone Has Exclusive Jurisdiction To Adjudicate Upon Proof And Validity Of A Will”, Allahabad High Court recently held that a probate petition
read more
“When Detenu Is Already In Judicial Custody, Authority Must Show Real Likelihood Of Release On Bail”, Delhi High Court has held that a preventive detention
read more
“Succession To Tenancy Is Governed Exclusively By Statute — A Tenant Cannot Bypass Section 45 By Executing A Will”, In an important ruling on tenancy succession
read more
“No-Fault Liability Under Section 124-A Still Requires Proof That the Victim Was a Passenger With a Valid Ticket”, Delhi High Court recently reiterated that compensation
read more
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that registration of a Will by itself does not prove its genuineness, and when suspicious circumstances surround its execution, the
read more
"Until The Part II Court Positively Declares A Foreign Award Enforceable Under Section 49, The Section 9 Court Cannot Be Told To Stand Down", In a
read more
"Maintenance should allow the wife to maintain a reasonable standard of living but should not be excessive or encourage idleness", Gujarat High Court has partially
read more
“Even If Termination Of Employment Is Wrongful, Damages Are Limited To Notice Period Salary”, Delhi High Court has reiterated a significant principle governing private employment
read more
Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that while exercising powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Court cannot evaluate the truth
read more
The Madras High Court has clarified that registering authorities cannot cancel registered documents merely on allegations of fraud, reiterating that such power lies exclusively with the Civil
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“Individuals react differently when confronted with traumatic situations and the testimony of injured witnesses carries a special evidentiary value,” observed the Kerala High Court while
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In the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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